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How Dubai is leading the way to net-zero by 2050 in the MENA region

 

Dubai, the largest and most populous city in the UAE, has set an ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, making it one of the leading cities in the world to pursue a green and sustainable future. This goal is in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The initiative is in line with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy, announced in November 2023 as the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Dubai has implemented various initiatives and projects across different sectors, such as energy, transport, industry, buildings, waste, and water. Notable initiatives include the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, launched in 2015, which aims to provide 75% of Dubai’s total power output from clean energy sources by 2050, increase the share of solar power in the energy mix to 25% by 2030 and 44% by 2050, and reduce the carbon footprint of power generation by 70% by 2050.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world, has a planned capacity of 5,000 megawatts (MW) by 2030. The solar park features various technologies, such as photovoltaic, concentrated solar power, and hybrid systems, and hosts the world’s tallest solar tower and the world’s largest thermal energy storage capacity.

The Dubai Green Mobility Initiative, launched in 2016, aims to increase the share of electric and hybrid vehicles in Dubai’s total fleet to 10% by 2030, equivalent to 42,000 vehicles. The strategy also aims to reduce the carbon emissions of the industrial sector by 30% by 2030.

The Dubai 10X Initiative, launched in 2017, aims to make Dubai 10 years ahead of other cities in adopting disruptive and innovative technologies and solutions in various sectors and domains, including health, education, security, tourism, and environment. The Dubai Carbon Abatement Strategy, launched in 2017, aims to reduce Dubai’s carbon emissions by 16% by 2021, 25% by 2030, and 42% by 2050, compared to the business-as-usual scenario.

Investment and advanced technology have played a vital role in supporting Dubai’s development and its net-zero goal. Benefits and outcomes of these initiatives include creating new jobs and opportunities for Emirati and international talents, entrepreneurs, and investors, diversifying and modernizing Dubai’s economy, advancing Dubai’s vision of becoming a smart, happy, and sustainable city, strengthening Dubai’s energy security and resilience, and improving the quality of life and well-being of the people of Dubai.

The investment and advanced technology have received positive feedback and recognition from various stakeholders, including governments, the private sector, media, and the public of both Dubai and the world.

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